Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking an Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction to oversee the district’s day-to-day operations by aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the district. The Executive of Curriculum and Instruction drives the educational performance of the district, providing leadership, strategic vision and direction for the district’s curriculum and instruction ensuring alignment to assessment and integrate, implement and manage large, complex district wide systems to improve student outcomes; as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school operations, leadership development and process performance management. Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools or Designee and in collaboration with other staff, the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for leading the design, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of district-wide curriculum and instructional programs for PreK-12 across content areas. The Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction will supervise and lead staff in collecting and utilizing stakeholder feedback to ensure continuous improvement of PreK-12 curriculum and instruction. The Executive Director will work closely with all members of the Academic team on policy development and planning to improve overall program effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in developing a comprehensive plan for curriculum management, including the design, delivery, monitoring, student, and program evaluation.
• Identify needs for PreK-12 curriculum development and program improvement.
• Design and conduct reviews of new and existing PreK-12 instructional programs.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation process of staff.
• Assist with the development and management of the budget for the PreK-12 curriculum programs.
• Establish process for preparing new curriculum offerings and present them to the Board of Education for approval.
• Work collaboratively with assessment department to collect and analyze data to improve products and services delivered to schools to support student achievement.
• Promote research and benchmarking to identify effective research-based programs and practices.
• Identify and apply proven, research-based methods and strategies for development of curriculum, instructional programs, and assessments.
• Work with specialists and school staff in monitoring and evaluating implementation of the instructional program in the assigned areas; advise principals, resource teachers, and new classroom teachers regarding instructional related concerns, problems, and/or adjustments to new situations/curriculum.
• Assist in advising on personnel needs and recommends appointments.
• Assist in the coordination of dual enrollment and dual credit courses.
• Supervise the evaluation and selection of textbooks, instructional materials and equipment; collaborate in the development of plans for new and renovated facilities; coordinate articulation of curriculum between grade and school levels.
• Plan and manage curricular and instructional improvements and disseminate information about successful practices.
• Remain abreast and knowledgeable of national and state trends in program areas to obtain information for essential program improvements.
• Review best practices, recent literature, and research studies and reports.
• Evaluate findings and submit recommendation for changes or modifications to improve existing programs.
• Articulate NSC’s vision and goals to a range of audiences and stakeholders regarding PreK-12 curriculum.
• Collaborate with community and school groups to build their understanding of PreK-12 curriculum and instruction.
• Hold high expectations for staff and use the performance appraisal as a professional growth model to build capacity of individuals supervised.
• Apply effective processes for decision-making and problem-solving.
• Support school-based media programs by assisting school media staff and develop collections to support the instructional programs.
• Plan, coordinate and support all instructional use of technology by students, teachers and administrators.
• Administer the Board policy on the evaluation and selection of instructional materials.
• Procure and distribute instructional materials and assist school staff in the utilization of instructional resources.
• Direct the writing, editing and printing of courses of study, curriculum guides, and pacing guides for teachers to use at all grade levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

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  Five years of experience as a master classroom teacher, preferably across school levels.
• Five years or more of supervisory experience.
• Successful experience as a curriculum coordinator and/or principal.
• Designing curriculum and assessments preferred.
• Providing leadership in designing, planning and implementing instructional programs.
• Conducting employee performance appraisals.

Special Knowledge and Skills:

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  Oral and written communication skills required to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Conceptual, analytical, organizational and managerial skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Conceptual, analytical, organizational and managerial skills.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Increase responsibility and leadership in the position.
• Systems thinking to establish clear goals aligned with local, state, and national mandates.
• Align curriculum, assessment, and instruction with local, state, national, and international standards.
• Manage people and projects in order to deliver quality products within tight timelines.
• Interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Effectively work and interact with others.